Immigration backs down, releases Natasha’s seized passport

The Nigerian Immigration officials have reportedly released Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s passport, allowing her to continue her travel plans, according to TVC.

However, the report could not be independently verified.

The Kogi Central lawmaker alleged that Immigration officers confiscated her passport at an airport, preventing her from travelling abroad.

Akpoti-Uduaghan went live on Instagram at the airport, questioning officials about the alleged seizure.

In a viral video on Tuesday, she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of ordering the confiscation, describing the action as “an unlawful restriction of my movement and a gross violation of my fundamental rights.”

The Kogi Central lawmaker had previously clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio in February over a seat reallocation dispute in the Senate.

She resumed her legislative duties on September 24, 2025, and has since continued her work in the National Assembly.

She also alleged that President Bola Tinubu had instructed the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, “to withdraw all cases in the court filed by the Federal government against me.”

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